A statue of aviation pioneer Sir George Dowty has been officially unveiled at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincoln following delivery and installation by Lindum.

The 8ft bronze memorial depicts Sir George with one hand on a Lancaster bomber wheel, highlighting his WW2 hydraulic and pneumatic landing gear design which ensured the aircraft’s runway stability under heavy bomb loads and all operating conditions.

The monument was transported to site on a Lindum Plant lorry and installed onto a concrete foundation prepared by Lindum Building Maintenance Services ahead of its official unveiling on Wednesday, May 27, by Sir George’s son, George, and Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Graydon.

Lindum Plant driver Paul Bowler carefully delivered the monument and craned it into position over the prepared base. Daryl Negus and Kane Brader then secured the statue in place, ensuring it was ready for the ceremony, while Contracts Manager Phil Steadman oversaw the project through to its successful completion.

Nicky van der Drift OBE, CEO of the IBCC, said: “It was great to be able to work with Lindum again. We rely on their efficiency to get the job done and done well.”

Lindum Contracts Manager Phil Steadman said: “We are pleased to continue our support for the IBCC with the transportation and installation of this statue, which is a fitting tribute to Sir George and the contribution he made.

“Many of our colleagues have strong connections to the Armed Forces and to Lincolnshire’s aviation heritage, so it means a great deal for us be involved in helping make this project possible.”

In May last year, Lindum employees volunteered to help install 20,000 handmade ceramic poppies at the IBCC, arranged in the shape of a Lancaster Bomber to mark the 80^th anniversary of VE Day.

And more than 10 years ago, the company installed the IBCC’s iconic 102-ft spire, which represents the total wingspan of a Lancaster Bomber.